The United Arab Emirates Central Bank said in a statement that the UAE's net international reserves increased in the first half of 2024 (H1 2024) with 8.1 percent or AED92.3 billion.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan published a statement saying that Amir Khan Mottaqi, the Acting Minister of the Ministry, met with his Turkmen counterpart.

Mubadala Investment Company has announced that it has acquired 100% ownership in UCB Pharma's mature business in China in partnership with CBC Group, Asia's largest dedicated healthcare asset management group.

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) of UAE has launched a package of innovative initiatives as part of its commitment to the Zero Bureaucracy Program, including the Zero Bureaucracy Ideas Award and brainstorming workshops, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said in a statement.

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met and discussed with Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, and Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, had a phone call.